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St. Kieran Catholic School
64 Years of Teaching God's Children

St. Kieran Preschool

St. Kieran Catholic Preschool (SKCP) is a non-profit organization serving the needs of the East County community. SKCP is licensed by the California Department of Social Services to care for 28 children between the ages of 2 and 5. The average teacher to child ratio is 1 to 10.

Staff Philosophy

St. Kieran Catholic Preschool has a highly qualified and well-trained staff. Our early childhood education teachers work together to create a warm, loving, and fun atmosphere where the children receive adult guidance as it is needed while maintaining the opportunity to develop their own qualities of self-direction and creativity. At St. Kieran Catholic Preschool we believe every child needs:

  • Appropriate guidance and discipline
  • Encouraging teachers and supportive caretakers
  • Positive role models
  • To respect themselves and others
  • To develop at their own pace
  • To feel capable of achievement
  • To develop strong self esteem
  • Safe and secure surroundings

Age Requirement

St. Kieran Catholic Preschool is open to children ages 2 (fully potty trained) to 5 years old. SKCS Kindergarten requirement – 5 years old by September 1 of their entrance year.

Curriculum

St. Kieran Catholic Preschool is an academic-based preschool that allows children to explore and develop the tools that make learning fun.

St. Kieran Catholic Preschool prepares children for kindergarten while creating a spiritual foundation for living a Christ-centered life.

  • Bible / Religious Ed
  • Math & Reading Readiness Skills
  • Language Arts, Literacy & Phonics
  • Handwriting Skills
  • Technology
  • Science & Social Studies
  • Art, Music & Movement

Children who attend St. Kieran Catholic Preschool develop gross and fine motor skills as well as the development of social and language skills.

Tuition

  • Registration Fee - $150 per student, non-refundable
  • Tuition payments are paid through F.A.C.T.S. Management Co. Payments are withdrawn on the 5th or 20th of each month.
  • A two week notice is required for all withdrawals from the preschool.

Day Care, All Day, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • Five Days - $800/month

Preschool Hours, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

  • Five Days - $750/month

Late Pick Up Fee

We will charge a $15 fee for every quarter hour after 4:00 p.m.